Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Intracoastal Waterway
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Intracoastal Waterway during your travels in Fort Lauderdale. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Dine out, watch a show, attend a workshop and enjoy the scenic riverside location of one of South Florida’s premier entertainment venues.
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Lauderdale. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Museum of Discovery and Science
Animals, aquariums and science experiments all under one roof.
Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Transporting you to another time, this museum features a showroom for luxury Packard cars that lit up the early 20th century with their extravagance.
Things to do
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
"Todo muy bien"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
"Love Hilton"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
"Staff was great and welcomed with a bottle of water. Super easy at every step."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
"Excelente hotel lo recomiendo a todos. Muy cerca del puerto de crucero. La transportación del Aéreopuerto al Hotel tardo como 1 hora. Cerca de muchos restaurantes y supermercados y tiendas caminando. Habitaciones super limpias, cafe 24 horas, desayuno completo y muy bueno. Piscina limpia y grande. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
"The room was large and clean, the only thing we don’t like is that the bed was so soft we couldn’t sleep well whole night"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
"Great location and awesome rooms."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood Beach
While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Beach Theatre.
East Fort Lauderdale
If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.
Hollywood Lakes
While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach Golf Club and West Lake Park.
Hollywood South Central Beach
If you're spending some time in Hollywood South Central Beach, Hollywood Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach are top sights worth seeing.
